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Remember those? The current ads are OK, though, let's just not bring up the bunny again. ;-)
-juice
Actually helping the better half and in laws sort through her stuff she's had stored in their house since we got married almost 15 years ago. So does anyone else want to keep their high school math notes?? Between sorting that stuff out and avoiding the rats in the garden shed things have certainly changed in the UK since I studied and then worked there in the 70s and 80s. You could never get anyone to deliver a washing machine on a Sunday back then! Heck, most stores were closed, except the Indian corner grocery stores who were all Jewish at the weekend or the Chinese take aways which were the only ones able to sell fish and chips on Sunday! Or the local council picking up trash on a holiday - heck , my local BFI doesn't even pick up on regular days regularly, let alone holidays! Holy cow, no wonder Schroeder is asking Blair to advise on how to fix Germanys economy!
Ok so where is the Subie connection you ask, well, I happened to stumble on the the maintenance facility for the main west London Sube dealer just a few blocks from the Safeways I was always being sent to for various errands every few hours of every day.Though the only time I ever had time to actually try get there was always after they closed! Not many WRXs but nearly all seemed to have some strange non Subaru wheel with no identification on them. Anyone have a clue what they may be?
Edmunds did a comparo of crossovers, and included the Rendezvous, the Highlander, and the Outback VDC. I think they should have added the Volvo XC while they were at it, too.
Any now, the VDC took a close 2nd, but actually won every single performance test, plus it was the cheapest. So if price/performance are priorities, it got a perfect score.
They were very critical of the tranny, and also thought it was a little smaller than the others. But in fairness, the others compete in a higher price class. You can get a VDC for a street price of $28k, a Highlander Limited will cost at least $5 grand more with the same equipment.
Also, they deducted points for not having multiple 12 volt outlets, even though there are two (one in the cargo hold). 2002 models didn't have a CD changer, but 2003s do, so that would score higher in content. They also made mistakes on peak torque (at 4400rpm, not 6000!).
Yet another mistake - they said no roadside assistance, but you get 3 years I believe. Right?
Still, not a bad review. A 5 speed auto plus that CD changer may have been enough to win it all despite the value pricing.
-juice
-Dennis
-juice
-Dennis
-juice
Also, since when did Subaru reduce their powertrain warranty to 36,000 miles?
Ty
-Frank P.
Greg
I felt sort of the same way about the E500 we tested last week, to a greater extent. It is quite fast but doesn't push you back into your seat like, say, a WRX.
So you gas your VDC off the line, smoke the Highlander while using less gas, all while doing so more quietly and hardly trying, and this is the loser?
-juice
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/70543/page009.html
I don't know if that was a typo or if they genuinely believe that. I'm just curious if that factored into their final evaluation of the VDC.
Ty
-juice
-Frank P.
mike k
Greg
Bummer.
-Colin
Greg
Greg
and all this while I was on a Wednesday holding pattern... must be too many 12 hours work days.
-Dave
Thought I'd lend a hand.
Greg
priorities, lol!
Have a safe holiday weekend!
-Brian
Thanks Karen. Maybe they could at least fix the warranty and roadside assistance chart, since those can be misleading. The editor is entitled to his opinions, even if they're wrong. ;-)
-juice
I hereby decrease my odds by spreading the word.
Good luck, everyone.
..Mike
..Mike
Mark
Washed the car Wednesday, no rain yet! What's wrong?!
Have a restful, safe weekend, everyone!
Cheers!
Paul
Wonder if it would help if we don't take my car?
Jim
Hide the umbrella... take it, but hide it!
Cheers!
Paul
There is a typhoon passing to the West of Japan towards Korea, so the weather has been very wierd. Alternating high winds and rain, then calm and sunshine. Her dad is our tour guide and drives a Nissan Laural (sort of a junior Q45), and it has taken the weather in stride.
Anyhow, that is the report for tonight.
Ken: See my post last week about the visit to Subaru Headquarters in Shinjuku.
Greg: Subaru brochures to touch and read!
Juice: Decent haiku.
Good night all and a happy holiday weekend....
Steve
I must have missed that post. I had a hectic week and was jumping through messages.
Anyone know what post number that was? I tried the TH search, but you know how that goes...
Ken
But I digress.....he REALLY liked it. He noted the good power, shifter feel, utility, and handling as all superior to the Pro5, as well as interior materials quality. I told him to keep his steelies and RE92s for winter, and pick up a set of WRX rims which can be had on the internet all day long for around $500. The $1000 the dealer wants gets him a set of 17" P1s or the like. And he already had your info about sunroofs.
So to make a long story short, he might go for the TS. Decision time is still a ways away and depends on how he feels about the Passat when it returns. I'll bring him on board here if he buys in tho'.
http://subaru.com.au/downloads/5437_5696_1011.mpg
Personally, I like it. The music is soothing.
Note the addition of "Symmetrical" to the standard tagline, becoming "Symmetrical All Wheel Drive". Since others tout AWD (Jaguar "Stay in the tracks" comes to mind) and AWD is no longer unique to Subaru's models, this distinquishes Subaru's AWD from the pack. Wonder if it matters to the (Australian) consumer.
Graham, Is this commercial recent?
..Mike
..Mike
Bob
Bob
Judging by the decibel level, there also appears to be a shortage of exhaust system repair facilities up north.
I seem to remember it from fairly recently. I think it is intended as an Awareness/Interest ad, much like the Mercedes "Oh, Lord Won't you Buy me a Mercedes Benz" ad from about ten years ago. Seem to remember this one was aired very carefully avoiding the noisier soap ads slots.
cheers
Graham
-mike
Loosh: cool, and glad to hear my suggestions helped in some way.
Even back in '98 when I bought Sandy, the dealers had this cardboard cut-out model showing the symmetry in Subaru's powertrain. I guess now they're talking about it, too.
paisan: I've driven with you, that's either a miracle or the results of calculations done by an Enron accountant! ;-)
-juice
-mike
-juice
Also it's nice to have a 17gallon tank
So far so good, gotta order brakes and tires today for it.
-mike
-juice
Mark
Mark